scrutiny

n. நுண்ணாய்வு, ஆய்வுநோக்கு, வாக்குப்பதிவேட்டின் ஆய்வு.

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Scru"ti*ny, n. Etym: [L. scrutinium, fr. scrutari to search carefuly, originally, to search even to the rags, fr. scruta trash, trumpery; perhaps akin to E. shred: cf. AS. scrudnian to make scrutiny.] 1. Close examination; minute inspection; critical observation. They that have designed exactness and deep scrutiny have taken some one part of nature. Sir M. Hale. Thenceforth I thought thee worth my nearer view And narrower scrutiny. Milton. 2. (Anc. Church) Defn: An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day. 3. (Canon Law) Defn: A ticket, or little paper billet, on which a vote is written. 4. (Parliamentary Practice) Defn: An examination by a committee of the votes given at an election, for the purpose of correcting the poll. Brande & C. Scru"ti*ny, v. t. Defn: To scrutinize. [Obs.]